Church News

FERDINAND – The Sisters of St. Benedict invite the public to join them for Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Eve services at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand will be held Saturday, Dec. 24, at 10 p.m. Carol service precedes the Mass, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the monastery dining room immediately after Mass. Christmas morning mass on Dec. 25 will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in the monastery church.

Freewill Baptist Christmas program Sunday
CANNELTON – Cannelton Freewill Baptist Church, 117 S. Second St., in Cannelton, will hold its Christmas program at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
“The Gifts” and “The Birth of Jesus Christ” will be presented by church members. Everyone is invited to attend.

ST. MEINRAD – An exhibit of Christmas crèches from around the world will be on display in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Dec. 8 through Jan. 9.

The display features crèches from the monastery collection, as well as from the Catherine A. Smith Nativity Collection, which was donated to Saint Meinrad in 2002 in memory of Charles Patrick (“Pat”) Smith.

TELL CITY – The elders at Tell City Church of Christ announce the recent hiring of Jon Adams as an intern minister.
He has been filling the pulpit for most of 2011 and he and Mariah, his wife, have participated with the church’s vacation Bible school, Woodland Bible Camp and youth retreats. As an intern minister, the church elders want to involve him in the rotation of teaching Bible classes and Wednesday prayer service, and assisting in spreading the gospel in the community.

TELL CITY – Bethel Baptist Church, 911 Fulton in Tell City, is inviting the public to a “Country Christmas in The City” celebration of Christmas music and entertainment Friday and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m. both nights.
According to program coordinator Lesa Ammon, all types of Christmas music will be performed by members of the church, along with a few other entertaining skits.
Also, Bethel’s children’s Christmas program will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. The program will be “The 12 Symbols of Christmas.” The public is invited.

SANTA CLAUS – Santa Claus United Methodist Church, located on Indiana 245 in Santa Claus, has announced its schedule of Christmas-season services.
The first event will be “The Mystery of the Manger,” a special Christmas children and youth choir program set for 3 p.m. Sunday. The church’s Cherub and Next Generation choirs will share the evidence surrounding Jesus’ birth as it is described in scripture.

ST. MEINRAD – Fourteen seminarians studying at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology were accepted as candidates for the priesthood Nov. 6 by the Rev. Timothy Doherty, bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Little Pigeon to host gospel sing Saturday
LAMAR – Little Pigeon Baptist Church, off Indiana 245 near Lamar, will host a gospel sing at 7 p.m.Saturday.
The Woodsman Quartet will be the special guests.
Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Agape day chili supper Friday after parade
CANNELTON – Agape Community Church, 101 Taylor St., Cannelton, will host a free chili supper for the community following the Cannelton Christmas parade Friday.
Grilled hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee and treats will be offered along with the soup.

Agape day of celebration, Thanksgiving Sunday
CANNELTON – Agape Community Church, 101 Taylor St., Cannelton, will host a day of celebration and Thanksgiving Sunday.
A special invitation is extended to former members of the church.
A video presentation, special music and a fellowship meal followed by a mortgage burning ceremony are planned for the day.
Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP the church at 547-2772 or e-mail agape@psci.net.